Residence
35 Cumberland Street, NEWTOWN VIC 3220 - Property No 201734
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Statement of Significance
Statement of Significance
The semi-detached dwellings at 35-37 Cumberland Street, have significance as a rare known surviving example of a Federation era duplex in Newtown, and as a predominantly intact local example of a rudimentary Federation style . Built between 1912 and 1916 by William Murphy, bricklayer and original owner, the dwellings appear to be in good condition when viewed from the street.
The semi-detached dwellings at 35-37 Cumberland Street are architecturally significant at a LOCAL level (AHC D.2). They are a rare known surviving example of a Federation era duplex in Newtown and they demonstrate original design qualities of a rudimentary Federation style. These qualities include the parapeted gable roof form that traverses the site, together with the broken back verandahs that project towards the street frontage. Other intact or appropriate qualities include the corrugated profile sheet metal roof cladding, brick wall construction, overall symmetrical composition, single storey height, brick chimney with terra cotta pots, central brick party wall, timber framed double hung windows, side timber framed doorways with transoms and the timber verandah posts and curved solid timber valances.
The semi-detached dwellings at 35-37 Cumberland Street, are historically significant at a LOCAL level (AHC A.4, H.1). They are associated with the more modestly-scaled residential developments in Newtown in the early 20th century. Built between c.1912 and 1916, they also have associations with the Geelong bricklayer and builder, William Murphy. The original owner, Murphy was responsible for the construction of a number of dwellings in Newtown and Drumcondra during the Federation era.
Overall, the semi-detached dwellings at 35-37 Cumberland Street are of LOCAL significance.
Recommendations
Heritage Overlay Schedule Controls
External Paint Controls: Yes
Internal Alteration Controls: No
Tree Controls: No
Outbuildings and/or Fences: No
Extent of Heritage Overlay & Significance
The HO apply to the whole of each property.
Other Recommendations:
Opportunities are available to remove the introduced overpainting to the brickwork at 37 Cumberland Street, using approved chemical method.
References
City of Newtown and Chilwell Rate Books 1860-1950, digital copies on CD, Geelong Heritage Centre.
Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage Trust Field Book 167-009 (Nov 1912).
Geelong Waterworks and Sewerage Trust Plan of Drainage NN5410 (1964).
R. Peterson, 'Newtown Urban Conservation Study C Citations', vol. 5b, 1997.
Aitken, Honman & Huddle, 'City of Geelong West Urban Conservation Study', vol.2, prepared for the City of Geelong West, 1986.
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Residence - Physical Description 1
DescriptionThe semi-detached dwellings at 35-37 Cumberland Street are set onDescription
The semi-detached dwellings at 35-37 Cumberland Street are set on small sized allotments. They have modest front setbacks comprising open grassed areas with perimeter garden beds and some mature trees and shrubs. Along the front boundaries are timber post and woven wire and timber picket fences respectively.
The symmetrical, single storey, rudimentary Federation styled duplex is characterised by a parapeted gable roof form that traverses the site, together with broken back verandahs that project towards the street frontage. At the rear are gabled wings. These roof forms are clad in corrugated sheet metal. An early brick chimney with terra cotta pots adorns the roofline. The roofline is also interrupted by a central projecting brick party wall that separates the two dwellings. The dwelling 37 Cumberland Street has introduced overpainting to the brickwork.
Other early features of the design include the timber framed double hung windows, side timber framed doorways with transoms and the timber verandah posts and curved solid timber valances.
Residence - Integrity
Integrity
Moderate-High Integrity.
Residence - Physical Conditions
Condition
Good.
Heritage Study and Grading
Greater Geelong - Newtown Heritage Study 2008 Vol 1-3
Author: City of Greater Geelong
Year: 2008
Grading: C
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THE HEIGHTSVictorian Heritage Register H0429
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FORMER SHEARERS ARMS HOTELVictorian Heritage Register H0661
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BAPTIST CHURCHVictorian Heritage Register H0427
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